...I know, I know. Hear this. There was a terrible line at the cafeteria today. About fifteen people. So like an idiot I told myself "Oh, let's walk under the sun, go pick up Winter's Bone from Indigo". I rewatched the movie last week-end and thought I should read the book and learn a thing or two. Then I went to the store and they were having a sale and next thing I know, I get out of there with four books. I figured out I had the money (it wasn't very expensive anyway), the time and the dedication to plow through this before my Amazon order is even shipped (which will happen by the second third of July). In the immortal words of Cole Phelps, let's see what we got.
Jim Thompson - The Getaway: THE Jim Thompson I wanted to read. For once, it was on the shelves so I picked it up faster than my shadow. It seems like a wanted commodity around here. That or they don't renew their Jim Thompson stock very often.
Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games: That was THE free book. I figured out I should get out of my comfort zone and get an opinion on this whopping best-seller. I am curious to know what does it bring to young readers. With a heroine named Katnip, it's already a good sign.
Daniel Woodrell - Winter's Bone: I got the edition with the shitty, movie tie-in cover but hey, beggars cannot be choosers. After re-watching the movie last week-end, I decided to buy the novel because I think Daniel Woodrell has a few things to teach me.
Duane Swierczynski - Fun & Games: I know Duane. We chit-chat on Twitter here and there. Since I have failed to win Fun & Games in Do Some Damage's short story contest so I thought I'd check it out anyway. The man had prime display on the first floor of Indigo. That's kind of huge.
Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games: That was THE free book. I figured out I should get out of my comfort zone and get an opinion on this whopping best-seller. I am curious to know what does it bring to young readers. With a heroine named Katnip, it's already a good sign.
Daniel Woodrell - Winter's Bone: I got the edition with the shitty, movie tie-in cover but hey, beggars cannot be choosers. After re-watching the movie last week-end, I decided to buy the novel because I think Daniel Woodrell has a few things to teach me.
Duane Swierczynski - Fun & Games: I know Duane. We chit-chat on Twitter here and there. Since I have failed to win Fun & Games in Do Some Damage's short story contest so I thought I'd check it out anyway. The man had prime display on the first floor of Indigo. That's kind of huge.